Do you know what a larper is, or when you would correctly refer to somebody as a chud?
They are just two of the most searched for slang terms phrases according to a new report by word unscrambling experts at Word Unscrambler.
Researchers drilled down into data from Google Discover to find out the 15 trendy terms most people were looking for definitions to.
Company spokesperson Randoh Sallihall explained: "The most searched slang words of 2026 give insight into the cultural conversations happening in UK. Using slang is a social signal. What people search for can tell us something about what they are trying to understand and participate in culturally.
“Slang may look like a collection of throwaway jokes from the internet, but psychology suggests it is doing something much more interesting. Using slang helps people navigate identity and belong to a community.
“Today new slang terms can spread like wildfire around the world thanks to big online communities on social media like TikTok, Instagram, gaming chats, streaming and so on. The popularity of trending slang words can change quickly, but the psychological need behind them stays the same. People want to understand one another and belong."
Here are all 15 - how many do you know?
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9. Foid
Short for "femoid" (a blend of "female" and "humanoid"). A derogatory and misogynistic slang term for women. Used to express resentment, insult women and reduce individuals to objects. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Cap, no cap
A lie, a fake claim or an exaggeration. Whereas no cap is means the opposite: I'm telling the truth, seriously, no lie. | Canva/Getty Images
11. Chopped
This term has become a synonym for something that is ugly, undesirable or unattractive. Looking very rough. | Canva/Getty Images
12. Aura, aura points, aura farming
Aura refers to a person's cool factor, energy, or star power, so building up aura points is called aura farming - intentionally performing actions to look cool, confident, or charismatic, ideally while appearing effortless. | Canva/Getty Images